Prophets of Doom Seen in All Ages
A London Times correspondent reviews a pessimistic anthology tracing doom rumors from Babylon to Milton. He notes historians across eras warned of decline while Sir Robert Giffen argued low mood is a temporary mind state that passed, and that by 1895 England had reached new heights.
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London
London Times
Livy
Augustus
William Petty
John Brown
Robert Giffen
Royal Commission On
Poor Posture Injurious to Health of Children
Washington report from the children's bureau of the Labor department warns that bad posture harms children. It describes poor posture as weight on ankles and heels with head forward and shoulders protruding, and good posture as weight on the balls of the feet with head high and abdomen drawn in.
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Washington
Children’s Bureau
The
Labor Department
Bureau
Probing the Past Reflections on If and Is in Depression Years
The article discusses how dwelling on past choices fueled by the word if breeds self pity. It argues introspection helps avoid repeats when tied to actual conditions at the time decisions were made.
If I had only known the market would crash
A meditation on hindsight and courage urges forgetting regrets and using will to believe and forget. The piece cites William James and contrasts memory with progress, then notes tagua palm kernels as edible in early stages and ivorylike when ripe.
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William James
Me Flousehole Linen Edging and Hemstitching Styles
A detailed guide on decorative hems for bed linens noting machine and hand hems, feather stitching, and drawn work. It explains linen versus cotton threads, why linen accepts drawn threads better, and how combination machine and hand work yields varied elegant effects on sheets and pillow cases.
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Bell Syndicate
WNN
Bandeau Turban with Navy Veil and Pique Band
A bandeau turban features a white pique band with a navy blue flaring stiffened veil trimmed by a navy blue pineapple straw accent and white violet detailing for a feminine headpiece.
Foods of the 000 Old Days and Regional Dishes
Lettie Gay reflects in Parents Magazine on how American cookery formed its traditions. She notes Charleston blends French and Negro influences, camp cookery from wagon days, and regional dishes like clam bakes in Cape Cod and chile con carne in Texas and New Mexico, now savored nationwide.
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Charleston
D. C
Middle
Far West
Texas
New Mexico
Lettie Gay
Parents’ Magazine
Quick oven tip keeps roasted meat juicy
A very fast oven dries meat. Place a saucepan half full of water in a corner of the oven. The steam maintains moist air, helping the meat stay juicy during roasting.
Good to Remember The Poison Ivy Plant Traits
Poison ivy has three leaflets and white berries. The plant is often found on ground or in vines and can cause skin irritation when touched or contact occurs. Recognize the trio of leaflets and white fruit to identify the plant in outdoor areas.
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